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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
psychology
Variable preferences for sexual dimorphism in stature (SDS) might not be universal: Data from a semi-nomad population (Himba) in Namibia
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Volume 43, No. 1, Year 2012
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Description
In Western societies women prefer relatively taller men as potential partners, whereas men prefer women to be slightly shorter than them. Here we report data on relative height preferences in a traditional ethnic group, i.e. the Himba, in which men and women do not show such a strong preference. Thus our data challenges the view of a universal preference for taller men, by suggesting that height preferences may be influenced by environmental and ecological conditions. © The Author(s) 2012.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sorokowski, Piotr
Poland, Wroclaw
University of Wroclaw
Sorokowska, Agnieszka
Poland, Wroclaw
University of Wroclaw
Poland, Wroclaw
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu
Fink, Bernhard
Germany, Gottingen
Georg-august-universität Göttingen
Mberira, Mara L.
Namibia, Windhoek
University of Namibia
Statistics
Citations: 42
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1177/0022022110395140
ISSN:
00220221
e-ISSN:
15525422
Research Areas
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Namibia
Participants Gender
Male
Female